Paris Olympics: What does AIN mean?

Russia and Belarus are banned from team sports, but officials have allowed some individual athletes to compete at the Games separate from their country. PARIS, France — The Olympics brings together nations from around the world, but in Paris there are some athletes competing that won’t represent any country at all. After Russia’s invasion of … Read more

Americans take gold and silver in all-US women’s fencing final

Lee Kiefer looked to defend her gold medal title against fellow American Lauren Scruggs. PARIS, France — Lee Kiefer successfully defended her gold medal fencing title, defeating fellow American Lauren Scruggs in an exciting all-U.S. foil fencing final at the Paris Olympics.  Scruggs, a Harvard student, becomes the first Black fencer from the U.S. to … Read more

Paris Preview, July 29: Will the U.S. men’s gymnastics team win its first team medal since 2008?

Swimmers will bring the heat in the pool and the U.S. women’s basketball team opens its pursuit of a record eighth straight gold medal. WASHINGTON — Monday’s slate for the Paris Olympics includes compelling swimming finals and a gymnastics showdown. Here’s a guide of what to look out for: Swimming The women’s 100-meter breaststroke will … Read more